Help on building large diameter tanks (oil, water)

[knotian]

I'd like to know if there are any curved slope pieces that can be connected and form a smooth circle, which could be laid on it's side.

Part 44126 should give you an idea, but that does not connect into a curve, just a scalloped line . I want build some large tanks  -- think water or fuel tanks in an industry.

I have been building my furnaces, ovens, etc (for a blast furnace) using alternating 1x2 and 1x1 round. That's ok because they are masonry construction.

These tanks will be much bigger., say 12-15" diameter, and 6-12" tall.

Thanx

[NathanR]

Not sure if these circles go big enough, but you might find some useful techniques here:

http://mocrecipes.com/2015/10/23/polygon-circles/

[JGW3000]

Take a look at the recent Apollo rocket, may give you some ideas, especially the first stage.

[knotian]

JGW3000

Thanks for the info, that uses the 1/4 cylinders which is quite too small.

NathanR

Thanks, nice techniques.

 

Ed